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Considering that Luckman threw five TDs in the '43 title game, he had 33 touchdown passes in just 11 games! Remarkable. I also found a possible missing TD for him that year, and then decided that no, we didn't have enough proof to try to add it. But you'll enjoy this: https://www.windycitygridiron....

1940s -- 1943 Bears -- passing juggernaut! With Benton instead of Kavanaugh that year. 1960s -- 1966 Packers -- its easy to say 1962 but the Packers won two championship games in 1966. I wouldn't count the 1943 Bears, because the war had definitely reduced the caliber of play by then. I'd say their...

1962 Lions (11-3 record) Fifth in points scored (out of 14 teams), second in points allowed, and first in yards allowed. Their defense also had 24 INT's and 49 QB sacks. Seven Pro Bowlers (two on offense, five on defense). Came close to sweeping the Packers that year (didn't they give away their We...

Brian wolf wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2026 1:14 pm
All-Time PFF Team 2006 - 2026

Not to sound nitpicky, but I just want to point out that "all-time" and "2006-2026" have no business being thrown together like this.

Of course, Mora DID win a playoff game or two -- it's just that they were in the USFL, which means they don't exist as far as the NFL record books. But I figure a coach's job in the USFL was just about as hard as it was in the NFL, and in that other league Mora won seven out of eight playoff games, ...

Sonny9 wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2026 1:44 pm Cookie Gilchrist - Sarnia Imperials Canada

Good one. I meant to mention him in my first post in this thread. He didn't play as many games on our side of the border as Tony Baker, but he certainly had way more impact as a "major league" player.

This is an interesting topic close to my heart. Here are a couple of players who are also candidates to at least be part of the discussion. C: Carl Mauck, Harrisburg Capitol Colts, 166 games TE: Bob Tucker, Pottstown Firebirds, 156 OG: Conway Hayman, Hagerstown Bears, 77 P: Duane Carrell, Hagerstow...

Having known Joe, I doubt if he labeled his list "semi-pro" since these are all minor league players. Unitas played semi-pro ball, not minor league ball, which is probably why he's not the list. Also, recent research has revealed that Bobby Bryant did NOT play minor league (or semi-pro) f...

Not really true. There are two good books that cover the Titans' 1962 season -- one by Lee Grosscup and one by Bill Ryczek -- and they agree on what happened: The players were getting paid late (and often with checks that would bounce at the bank), so they went on strike on the Wednesday before the ...

In no particular order, I'd take Danowski, Dunn and McBride from that group. I'm not as sold on Cuff and Lumpkin. How come Well, Lumpkin was a blocking back, except in 1929 (non-league) and 1930, and I don't think any blocking back has ever gotten much consideration for the Hall of Fame or even the...